Tim Higgins

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

That was the closest last second shot I've ever seen, plus it really looked good in real time. Ouch!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

That was the closest last second shot I've ever seen, plus it really looked good in real time. Ouch!

Y U.P. Me too. I just don't know what I would rule in real-time.

What went through my mind when I saw this clip was that I bet NCAA officials across the land, unfortunately, had a very crisp pre-game that particularly dealt with officiating until the end.

Can you imagine a second crew not working til the last buzzer?

[JugglingReferee]

Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

Only 2 points were credited initially.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Only 2 points were credited initially.

Ok, gotcha.

The camera zoomed in, so I didn't see if the C signalled a made 3 or not.

He signalled the attempt, so if we assume that he signalled a touchdown, and the table only awarded 2, then obviously we need CHSeagle working the tournament because he knows proper procedure.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Also, not that it would have mattered had the attempt been released in time, but I see the slot signalling a three. When I paused the clip, the left foot is definitely crossing the inner-most 3-point arc.

Look at the still above your post. Bryan is signalling that it is a "2".

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Look at the still above your post. Bryan is signalling that it is a "2".

I can buy that, though I can't see for certain that he's got just 2 fingers.

And why I like the mechanic of signalling the 2 clearly down to the floor if ruling that the shot is not a 3.

[Tio]

I am not sure any of us have the right to criticize an official with Tim's resume. We should be supportive of our fraternity.

Remember - We get all our calls right from the stands.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Tio

I am not sure any of us have the right to criticize an official with Tim's resume. We should be supportive of our fraternity.

Remember - We get all our calls right from the stands.

Just because an official has been at it a long time doesn't mean he's immune to criticism...especially on a blown call this bad.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Y U.P. Me too. I just don't know what I would rule in real-time.

Bryan Kersey had the initial call, as well as the video review. He had the shot but not the red backboard light, based on his stance/view. Using the buzzer alone makes it a difficult call.

What went through my mind when I saw this clip was that I bet NCAA officials across the land, unfortunately, had a very crisp pre-game that particularly dealt with officiating until the end.

Can you imagine a second crew not working til the last buzzer?

Y.U.P. That would have been ugly. At least the Big East deal didn't cost somebody a tournament bid, and pretty much died since the crew didn't work again and St Johns got beat the next game.